Manager - Plant Chemistry

Talen Energy; Berwick (Columbia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Talen Energy is seeking a Management Position responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental to sustain an effective chemistry program, regulatory compliance, and accurate lab operations at a nuclear facility. You will guide the Chemistry Department, manage budgets, and coordinate safety training and regulatory interfaces with external agencies.

The role requires strong leadership, deep technical knowledge in radiochemistry, and the ability to drive continuous improvement while maintaining safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or related field or ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 equivalents.
• Experience in Chemistry/Radiochemistry at a nuclear power plant is required.
• Experience with radiological, environmental and laboratory laws/regulations related to Chemistry/Radiochemistry in a Nuclear Power Plant is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an effective plant chemistry program and environmental compliance to protect plant components and safety.
• Oversee radiological effluent and non-radiological environmental programs and ensure accurate analytical laboratory operations.
• Lead budget planning for Chemistry Department and coordinate training and staffing programs.

Skills

Chemistry

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related field

ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014 experience

Job description

The Management Position Responsible for Plant Chemistry/Environmental is responsible for maintaining an effective plant chemistry program that preserves and protects plant components and equipment, providing an accurate and thorough analytical laboratory, and complying with the governing radiological and non-radiological environmental regulations to minimize corrosion and ensure plant, personnel, and public safety.

How You’ll Power the Future At Talen Energy, your work fuels progress. In this role, you’ll do more than contribute you’ll drive meaningful change by:

Overall responsibility to maintain an effective plant system chemistry, an effective radiological effluent and environmental program, an effective non‑radiological program, an accurate and thorough analytical laboratory, and comply with the governing TS/TR, radiological and environmental regulations.

The Chemistry Department owns the ODCM, PPC Plan, Chemistry Manual and SAAM Manual. Establish the goals and objectives for the Chemistry Department. Defines and provides a sound technical basis for chemistry requirements and communicates expectations to supervisory staff and technician personnel. Responsible for the selection and performance of personnel within the Chemistry Department. Responsible for the Chemistry annual operating and maintenance budget. Chairman for the Chemistry Technician Training Curriculum Committee and SME for the Technician training program, the Supervisor training program and the Engineer training program. Chemistry Coordinator for the Emergency Plan and the Chemistry Coordinator lead trainer. Interface with other groups both within and outside the company to solve plant problems or to provide an exchange of ideas and expertise with respect to the plant’s many different yet interrelated systems. Represent the SSES Chemistry Group on Industry groups or committees such as the EPRI BWR Chemistry Guideline Committee. Chemistry member on USA Chemistry Core Peer team

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, chemical engineering or other related engineering or physical science field or alternatives as prescribed by ANSI/ANS 3.1-2014(4.1.1). Experience in Chemistry/Radiochemistry at a nuclear power plant is required, along with the ability to satisfy the qualifications of ANSI/ANS 3.1- 2014(4.3.2) or prescribed alternatives. Experience working with radiological, environmental and laboratory laws, regulations, codes and/or standards as related to Chemistry/Radiochemistry in the operations of a Nuclear Power Plant is required. ANSI/ANS 3.1 – 2014 Experience Requirements Related experience which shall include 4 yrs, Nuclear power plant experience to include 2 yrs, Supervisory or Management experience to include 1 yr. During the years of nuclear power plant experience, the individual shall have participated in supervisory or management activities at a nuclear power plant, including 2 months of operation above 20% power.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong problem-solving, analytical, computer, and basic data management skills. Good oral and written communication skills, including ability to conduct presentations to small or large technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in technical writing. Ability to effectively represent Talen Energy while interfacing with outside companies and regulatory agencies. Strong leadership skills are needed to ensure smooth operation of the chemistry function that includes many and widely diverse programs. Ability to motivate people and along with the desire and ability to set and enforce high standards. The vision of continuous improvement. Ability to work within a fixed budget.

Talen is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company dedicated to powering the future. We own, operate, and optimize high-quality power infrastructure across the United States. Our generation portfolio includes 15 generation locations capable of producing approximately 15.6 GW of power. Talen’s fleet generates electricity using a diverse mix of fuels, ranging from zero-carbon nuclear energy—including the Susquehanna nuclear facility—to natural gas, coal, and oil. We produce and sell electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States, with generation assets located in key power markets. Our team is committed to generating power safely and reliably and delivering the most value per megawatt produced.

Talen is also powering the digital infrastructure revolution. We are well-positioned to capture this growing industry, as artificial intelligence data centers increasingly demand more reliable, clean power. We have an inclusive, diverse, respectful, and collaborative workplace, and a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and integrity.

Talen is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Talen Energy is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Consistent with applicable law and any collective bargaining agreements, positions may be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Talen Energy is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, disability, perceived disability, or any other protected characteristic as may be defined by applicable law.

For more information visit www.talenenergy.com.